Charging the iPhone 4S from a power outlet in Ukraine

A guide showing how to charge your iPhone 4S with a Ukrainian power outlet with the Apple USB 30 pin connector with a two pin Type C power adapter and charging the iPhone 4S using a two pin Type F power adapter.

Ukrainian power outlet

Different combinations of region codes and plugs can often be confusing when planning on travelling to a foreign country, especially if you've never been there before. These instructions were specifically written to prevent you worrying if you'll be able to charge your iPhone 4S abroad.This page contains a guide telling you exactly what you'll need to power your iPhone 4S in Ukraine using the Type F or C Ukrainian 220 volt 50Hz power outlets. When travelling to Ukraine from a different country please make sure that your iPhone 4S can be charged using a 240v supply. If it came from a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110 volts) double check the device is dual voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional power converter to stop the device from being damaged when powering up. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 4S.

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Charging the iPhone 4S in Ukraine

Can you use the iPhone 4S in Ukraine?

You can use the iPhone 4S in Ukraine.

What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPhone 4S in Ukraine?

If you are travelling with more than your iPhone 4S the best international travel charger for Ukraine to buy is a multiple USB adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Ukrainians use two different standards of wall outlets (types F and C) and using a travel adapter like this will ensure that you are covered for type C.

Because these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and handle 100 volts - 240 volts it makes them ideal for over 100 countries around the world just by switching the supplied plugs. If your iPhone 4S can support Fast Charge (note that not all USB devices can) then you'll benefit from faster charging times with one of these types of travel chargers, and compatibility with certain power hungry devices. This means you can charge more than one device at once without needing to bring seperate travel chargers for your Ukrainian trip. By only packing a single lightweight USB travel charger will help keep the overall weight down, making it ideal to store in hand luggage while travelling as well as being convenient for recharging your iPhone 4S at an airport or on the plane. Due to their space saving flexibility these types of power adapters can be used when you return home so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple phones and tablets without needing an additional plug socket.

We suggest searching for a flexible travel charger of this nature at your preferred electronics retailer - the travel charger illustrated below is the universal multi-device USB wall charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries with good reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Ukraine

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to charge devices using USB, but for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power converters offer surge protection which is necessary for travellers to counties with unreliable power grids to prevent damage to any connected appliances. These travel adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover both Ukraine and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular portable option for travellers originating from America going to Ukraine.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Similarly having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers from North America using type B plugs and offers the same set of features as the BESTEK with 1 less AC outlet for almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers 5 USB charging ports. This versatile power strip is compatible with both American plugs and popular plug types A, D,E/F, G, H, I, L and N making it suitable for most travellers from around the world visiting Ukraine. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPhone 4S in Ukraine?

Powering the iPhone 4S with a Ukrainian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

A guide showing how to charge your iPhone 4S with a Ukrainian power outlet with the Apple USB 30 pin connector with a two pin Type C power adapter.

  1. If you want to power the iPhone 4S using the Ukrainian power outlet you will need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5], usually included with the device by Apple.
  2. Start by plugging the Type C USB power plug adapter into the power outlet. This ungrounded plug supply, sometimes known as a Europlug, can be recognised by 2 round holes adjacent to each other where the live and neutral pins slide into.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the USB charger and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone 4S. The iPhone 4S dock connector can be found at bottom of the iPhone 4S.
  4. Turn on the Ukrainian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of your cellphone will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 4S is powering up taking roughly 60 to 240 minutes to fully recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 4S with a Ukrainian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your iPhone 4S from a Ukrainian power outlet

Instructions showing how to recharge your iPhone 4S with a Ukrainian power outlet using an Apple USB 30 pin connector with a Type F power adapter.

  1. In order to supply power to the iPhone 4S using the Ukrainian power outlet you'll need a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5], the cable is normally already included with the device.
  2. Begin the process by plugging the Type F USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. The sunken round plug supply, sometimes called the Type F power outlet [6] or Schuko plug, can be identified by two circular adjacent holes next to each other for live and neutral, plus thin grounding clips at the top and bottom.
  3. Connect one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the mains power charger and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone 4S. The iPhone 4S dock connector can be found at bottom of the iPhone 4S.
  4. Switch on the Ukrainian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of your iPhone 4S screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone is powering up and takes around 60 to 240 minutes to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your iPhone 4S from a Ukrainian power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Ukraine Wikipedia page
  2. Apple - official iPhone user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type C power outlet
  4. Type C USB power plug adapter - Conforming to Europlug specifications, the Type C USB power plug adapter incorporates two 4 mm rounded pins spaced 19 mm apart. It is engineered to adapt electrical outlets commonly found in Europe, converting them to USB-compatible charging ports..
  5. USB to Apple 30 pin cable - This connects compatible iPhones, iPods and iPads to a USB port for charging, syncing and playing music.
  6. iec.ch - Type F power outlet
  7. Type F USB power plug adapter - Compliant with Europlugs and CEE 7/17 specifications, the Type F or Schuko adapter is engineered to adapt German electrical power outlets into USB-compatible ports..
  8. Universal multi-device USB wall charger - A universal multi-device USB wall charger features USB PD and standard ports for fast charging simultaneous. These includes interchangeable international plug adapters making it ideal for travel and certified for safety to protect against current and heat.